Located in the northern part of the East European Plain, the Nenets Autonomous Okrug occupies the north-west of Eurasia from the Kanin Peninsula to the Yugra Peninsula and the islands: Vaygach and Kolguev. The area of its territory is 176.7 km2, which is washed by the waters of 3 seas: White, Barents, Kara. In the south of the district is the Komi Republic, the Arkhangelsk region is in the southwest, the northeastern border separates the Nenets Autonomous Okrug from the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
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The geographical location of the district in the Arctic zone and the influence of the Arctic Ocean have led to cold winters, in which the air temperature rises as we move deeper into the continent from -22 °C to -12 °C. The summer period is short and temperatures rarely exceed +12 °C. Such a changeable climate became the reason that in this predominantly flat territory, which is covered from the north-west by the Timan Ridge and the ridge of the dilapidated Pai-Khoi Ridge, and the south-western and south-eastern regions are occupied by the wetlands of the Bolshezemelskaya and Timan tundra, several natural zones The Arctic tundra, the vegetation of which is represented by individual islands of mosses and lichens, rare shrubs and grasses, is located in the territory adjacent to the seas of the Arctic Ocean and has spread to more than 70% of the district. It is followed by forest-steppe and taiga, occupying 15% and 8%, respectively.
The mystery of the area is “ Stone City“is a natural monument, whose giant boulders reach 180 m; rare species of plants and animals listed in the Red Book also grow here.
Picturesque landscape of the canyon " Big gate"is of interest to both naturalists and paleontologists, because is an excellent opportunity to study the Devonian sea that was once located here.
This region is unique, where there is so little of humanity. The only landmark that owes its creation to man was the city, whose Business Cards– wooden post office and administration buildings.
By satellite map Nenets Autonomous Okrug is easy to see that the district's road network is very poorly developed. Most roads are seasonal and of local importance. There are no permanent transport links by land with other regions of the country.
There is one federal road in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug: A-381, a 1.5-kilometer highway from the center of Naryan-Mar to the airport of the same name. It is also the only asphalt road in the Autonomous Okrug. It goes from Lenin Street to the airport terminal through 60 Let Oktyabrya and Rabochaya streets and Aeroportovsky Proezd.
Looking at the Nenets Autonomous Okrug on a map of Russia, you can see that there are no railways in the region. Nearest railroad station, Usinsk, is located 350 kilometers away, in the Komi Republic. In summer get to railway It is possible only by water or air, in winter - along a winter road or seasonal road.
Large cities and towns of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug
On the map of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug with its districts you can see that there is only one city in the region - Naryan-Mar, administrative center districts. The population of the capital is just under 25 thousand people, more than half the number of residents of the entire joint-stock company. In total, there are 43 settlements in the region: 1 city, 1 town and 41 villages. items with the status of rural settlements. The town (village of Iskateley) is home to just over 7,000 residents. The Nenets Autonomous Okrug is the most sparsely populated subject of the Russian Federation. Administratively, the district is divided into two parts: the Naryan-Mar urban district and the Zapolyarny district. All settlements, in addition to the administrative center, are part of the Polar Region.
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Cities and towns
Nenets autonomous region is located in the northwestern part Russian Federation and is part of the Northwestern Federal District of the same name. A significant part of the region is located beyond the Arctic Circle, and it includes the Vaygach Islands, the Yugorsky Peninsula, which separates the two seas, and the Kanin Peninsula. The area of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug is 176 thousand square kilometers (1.03% of the area of the Russian Federation).
According to the latest data, about 44 thousand people live on the territory of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and most of them settled near the Pechora River. The district is washed by the Barents and Kara seas, and in its eastern part there is the Bolshezemelskaya tundra.
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| The subject of the Russian Federation: | Nenets Autonomous Okrug | Main official city (administrative): | Naryan-Mar | Federal District: | Northwestern | Part of the national economy (economic region): | Northern | OKATO region code: | 11100000000 | Date of formation of the region: | July 15, 1929 | Population (thousands of people): | 42,968 (as of 2014) | Territory (thousands of square kilometers): | 176,7 | Car registration plate (code): | 83 |
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Nenets Autonomous Okrug is a subject of the Russian Federation, part of the Arkhangelsk region of the Northwestern Federal District. This is the least populated subject of the Russian Federation; 43 thousand people live on an area of 177 thousand km². More than half of the total population is concentrated in the administrative center and the only city of the district, Naryan-Mar.
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The second largest settlement is the Village of Iskateley - this is the administrative center of the Polar Region of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The rest are rural settlements. Most of the district is located beyond the Arctic Circle; in addition to part of the East European Plain, it includes two islands. The boundaries of the district are washed by four seas of the Arctic Ocean.
The harsh subarctic climate is due to geographical location. The terrain is mostly flat, with only two hills: the Pai-Khoi ridge, up to 470 m high, and the Timan Ridge. In addition to the main Pechora River, the territory is dotted with many small rivers and lakes. Significant areas are occupied by swamps and permafrost. Natural zones of the region: tundra, forest-tundra and taiga. The climate is extremely unfavorable for vegetation; no more than 5% of the district's soil cover is occupied by forests. However, during the short summer months the flora comes alive, with thousands of species of small grasses, dwarf shrubs, mosses and grasses abundantly covering the ground.
Road map of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug 
Not many points can be classified as attractions of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Interesting archaeological finds of sites of ancient people who inhabited the territory many centuries BC. Historical place- the now disappeared city of Pustozersk, which once became the first Russian city beyond the Arctic Circle. The history of the city is very eventful, but after existing for 463 years, it was finally abandoned by its inhabitants. You can learn more about the history of this amazing region at the Nenets Museum of Local Lore.
